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Charles Crecelius

St Louis,MO

Summary

ICU RN with 20 years experience, working in a variety of critical care settings with diverse patient populations, proficient in multiple aspects of intensive care

Overview

1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Neuro ICU Registered Nurse

Barnes-Jewish Hospital
01.2025 - Current
  • Enhanced patient care by consistently monitoring neuro ICU patients and promptly addressing any changes in condition.
  • Safely titrated vasoactive medications according to hemodynamic parameters, optimizing blood pressure management for critically ill patients.
  • Acted as a resource for other nursing staff regarding neurological conditions and best practices in care, elevating overall knowledge levels within the hospital.
  • Advocated for patients' rights and autonomy, creating an environment of trust and respect that empowered individuals to participate actively in their own healthcare decisions.
  • Assisted physicians during complex bedside procedures such as lumbar punctures or central line insertions, ensuring successful outcomes and minimal discomfort for patients.

Registered Nurse, PACU

Doctors Medical Center Of Modesto
04.2024 - 11.2024
  • Prevented complications from anesthesia side effects such as nausea or vomiting using effective medication administration techniques.
  • Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities related to PACU nursing practice.
  • Decreased medication errors by meticulously administering medications following proper protocols and verifying dosages.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the recovery process, easing anxiety- related to surgery outcomes.

Neuro ICU Registered Nurse

Doctors Medical Center Of Modesto
04.2023 - 04.2024
  • Safely titrated vasoactive medications according to hemodynamic parameters, optimizing blood pressure management for critically ill patients.
  • Managed ventilator settings for critically ill patients, ensuring optimal respiratory support while minimizing complications.
  • Provided emotional support to patients' families, easing anxieties and guiding them through the complex medical environment.

Travel Nurse

TNAA
06.2022 - 02.2023
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
  • Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
  • Provided medical care to patients in varied settings to offer best possible care regardless of location.

RN Staff Nurse

Doctors Medical Center
05.2017 - 04.2022

1/2/22-4/23/22: SICU RN (12 bed unit)

5/16-1/1/22: Neuro-ICU RN (8 bed unit) at comprehensive stroke center. Duties include ventilator management, CRRT, titration of medications for critical patients, Level II Trauma hospital, 461 beds

Travel Registered Nurse

Travel Nurse Across America
10.2014 - 05.2017

Travel ICU RN in Fresno, Berkeley, Modesto and Reno, NV. Main area of focus: CCU, SICU and Neuro-ICU

Travel Registered Nurse

Aya Healthcare
07.2014 - 10.2014

Travel ICU RN for CCU/SICU, management of critical patients in various settings

RN Staff Nurse

John Cochrane VA Medical Center
01.2012 - 05.2014

MICU/SICU RN, management of ventilators, CRRT, titration of medications to critical patients

RN Staff Nurse

Supplemental Health Care
09.2011 - 12.2011

Local travel RN, ICU and LTAC facilities, management of critical patients in various settings

RN Staff Nurse

Kindred Healthcare
03.2011 - 09.2011

LTAC RN, management of extensive wound care and ventilators

RN Staff Nurse

Barnes-Jewish Hospital
07.2006 - 01.2011

Management of ventilators, titration of medications, CRRT in MICU, 18 beds at Level I Trauma center, 1266 beds at the facility

Education

Master of Science - Nursing Education

Walden University
05-2027

Chemistry

St. Louis Community College-Forest Park
St. Louis
2013

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College
St Louis, MO
2006

General Studies

University of Missouri - St Louis
St Louis, MO
2001

Bachelor of Arts - Antiquities

Missouri State University
Springfield, MO
2000

General Studies

Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL
1999

General Studies

Mineral Area College
Park Hills, MO
1997

Skills

  • Ventilator care
  • Medication and IV administration as well as appropriate titration of vasoactive drugs and sedation/paralytics for optimal patient care
  • Broad medical terminology knowledge
  • Staff Development and Precepting
  • Proficient in CRRT
  • Management of tPA/thromebectomy patients as well as EVD's and ICP monitoring
  • Assisting medical staff with controlled/emergent intubations as well as management/assisted placement of a variety of artificial airways, chest tubes, central lines and arterial lines
  • Expertise in emergent situations (eg, cardiac arrest, severe hypo/hypertensive crisis, sepsis, respiratory failure/ARDS, renal failure) and recognition of change in trauma induced population
  • Recognition of normal and abnormal lab values as well as appropriate treatment for correction and stabilization for the patient
  • Current nursing licenses in CA and MO

Certification

BLS, ACLS, CCRN, NIHSS. All certification current.

Member of AHA and AACN

Timeline

Neuro ICU Registered Nurse

Barnes-Jewish Hospital
01.2025 - Current

Registered Nurse, PACU

Doctors Medical Center Of Modesto
04.2024 - 11.2024

Neuro ICU Registered Nurse

Doctors Medical Center Of Modesto
04.2023 - 04.2024

Travel Nurse

TNAA
06.2022 - 02.2023

RN Staff Nurse

Doctors Medical Center
05.2017 - 04.2022

Travel Registered Nurse

Travel Nurse Across America
10.2014 - 05.2017

Travel Registered Nurse

Aya Healthcare
07.2014 - 10.2014

RN Staff Nurse

John Cochrane VA Medical Center
01.2012 - 05.2014

RN Staff Nurse

Supplemental Health Care
09.2011 - 12.2011

RN Staff Nurse

Kindred Healthcare
03.2011 - 09.2011

RN Staff Nurse

Barnes-Jewish Hospital
07.2006 - 01.2011

Master of Science - Nursing Education

Walden University

Chemistry

St. Louis Community College-Forest Park

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College

General Studies

University of Missouri - St Louis

Bachelor of Arts - Antiquities

Missouri State University

General Studies

Northeastern Illinois University

General Studies

Mineral Area College